cmp m1 garands tips or advice

[Charlie59]

The Service Grade Specials I have seen at the South Store have been late production (1955-56) rifles in the 5.4M, 5.79M &, I believe, 5.8M s/n range. Nothing from WWII.

CMP has stated that any WW2 rifle in original, mint, correct condition--will go directly to auction. Way out of my price range. Look at what they're getting for the NOS post war M1s' with the VCI paper on the muzzles. As far as I've been able to find out, they haven't found any WW2 Garands like that yet. Check this post war rifle out:
M-1 Garand SA Unissued SN- 5869677 Auction

Charlie